UK Parliament
Climate Assembly UK - Saturday 2nd May (Weekend 5)
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- Climate Assembly UK - Saturday 2nd May (Weekend 5)
- Runtime
- 44:06
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Watch LIVE on Saturday 2nd May ~ The Climate Assembly UK will bring together people from all walks to life to discuss how the UK can reduce greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2050. https://www.climateassembly.uk
At the second online weekend, the assembly will hear presentations on different ways of removing greenhouse gases from the atmosphere and arguments about the extent to which the UK should or should not rely on these technologies in order to reach the net zero by 2050 target.
Just two instalments of the UK’s Climate Assembly remain as the members move towards completing the work commissioned by six parliamentary committees; to recommend how the UK can meet its legally binding target of net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. This weekend the Assembly will consider the different ways of removing greenhouse gases from the atmosphere.
A number of speakers will address the assembly, and then the assembly members will have an opportun...
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- Coronavirus: Education Committee questions Minister Gavin Williamson
- Runtime
- 2:06:25
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Education Committee question Gavin Williamson, Secretary of State for Education, on his Department's response to Covid-19.
https://www.parliament.uk/education-committee
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- Prime Minister's Questions: 29 April 2020
- Runtime
- 50:12
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab answers questions from MPs today.
Prime Minister's Question Time, also referred to as PMQs, takes place every Wednesday that the House of Commons is sitting and gives MPs the chance to put questions to the Prime Minister.
In most cases, the session starts with a routine 'open question' from an MP about the Prime Minister's engagements. MPs can then ask supplementary questions on any subject, often one of current political significance.
The Leader of the Opposition, Keir Starmer asks six questions and the leader of the second largest opposition party asks two.
You can follow https://twitter.com/HouseofCommons for official news and information for the UK House of Commons Chamber.
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- Coronavirus: Economy Update from Rishi Sunak, Chancellor of the Exchequer - 27 April 2020
- Runtime
- 55:52
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, makes a statement to the House of Commons on the Economy.
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- Coronavirus: Matt Hancock statement on Covid-19 response - 22 April 2020
- Runtime
- 54:36
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Health Secretary Matt Hancock updates the House of Commons on the Covid-19 response.
You can follow https://twitter.com/HouseofCommons for official news and information for the UK House of Commons Chamber.
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- Keir Starmer's first PMQs as Leader of the Opposition: 22 April 2020
- Runtime
- 45:54
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Dominic Raab answers questions from MPs. This was the first 'virtual' PMQs and Sir Keir Starmer's first PMQs as Leader of the Opposition.
Yesterday MPs also approved a motion that will allow them to participate in questions (including PMQs), urgent questions and ministerial statements via video link.
Prime Minister's Question Time, also referred to as PMQs, takes place every Wednesday that the House of Commons is sitting and gives MPs the chance to put questions to the Prime Minister.
In most cases, the session starts with a routine 'open question' from an MP about the Prime Minister's engagements. MPs can then ask supplementary questions on any subject, often one of current political significance.
The Leader of the Opposition, Sir Keir Starmer asks six questions and the leader of the second largest opposition party asks two.
You can follow https://twitter.com/HouseofCommons for official news and information for the UK Ho...
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- Coronavirus: MPs debate virtual Parliament proposals 21 April 2020
- Runtime
- 1:34:41
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- The House of Commons returns today from 2.30pm following the Easter Recess. MPs will consider proposals for a virtual House of Commons.
During the sitting, we expect MPs will be asked to approve a motion facilitating ‘hybrid proceedings’, with effect from Wednesday 22 April.
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- Jim Watson - Low Carbon Electricity Options - Climate Assembly UK (Weekend 4)
- Runtime
- 11:51
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Jim Watson speaking at the Climate Assembly UK (Weekend 4) ~ April 18-19 2020 http://www.climateassembly.uk/
At the first of three virtual weekend sessions, the whole assembly will convene via video conferencing to hear and consider detailed evidence on the topic of where our electricity comes from.
Proceedings on the fourth and final weekend of Climate Assembly UK, due to take place on 20th - 22nd March, were postponed in view of the ongoing coronavirus situation. This weekend, Climate Assembly UK moves online to complete its work. The assembly will focus on where our electricity comes from.
A number of speakers will address the assembly, and then the assembly members will have an opportunity to question them in groups. This weekend’s speakers are all informants (they explain the range of views or options that exist on the topic) as opposed to giving their personal opinion. If they deviate from this and give a personal opinion at any point, the...
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- Patricia Thornley - Bioenergy Role in Electricity Production and Sustainability Issues - Weekend 4
- Runtime
- 11:03
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Patricia Thornley speaking at the Climate Assembly UK (Weekend 4) ~ April 18-19 2020 http://www.climateassembly.uk/
At the first of three virtual weekend sessions, the whole assembly will convene via video conferencing to hear and consider detailed evidence on the topic of where our electricity comes from.
Proceedings on the fourth and final weekend of Climate Assembly UK, due to take place on 20th - 22nd March, were postponed in view of the ongoing coronavirus situation. This weekend, Climate Assembly UK moves online to complete its work. The assembly will focus on where our electricity comes from.
A number of speakers will address the assembly, and then the assembly members will have an opportunity to question them in groups. This weekend’s speakers are all informants (they explain the range of views or options that exist on the topic) as opposed to giving their personal opinion. If they deviate from this and give a personal opinion at any poi...
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- Mike Hemsley - An Understanding of Renewable Sources of Electricity - Climate Assembly UK Weekend 4
- Runtime
- 11:25
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Mike Hemsley, Committee on Climate Change speaking at the Climate Assembly UK (Weekend 4) ~ April 18-19 2020 http://www.climateassembly.uk/
At the first of three virtual weekend sessions, the whole assembly will convene via video conferencing to hear and consider detailed evidence on the topic of where our electricity comes from.
Proceedings on the fourth and final weekend of Climate Assembly UK, due to take place on 20th - 22nd March, were postponed in view of the ongoing coronavirus situation. This weekend, Climate Assembly UK moves online to complete its work. The assembly will focus on where our electricity comes from.
A number of speakers will address the assembly, and then the assembly members will have an opportunity to question them in groups. This weekend’s speakers are all informants (they explain the range of views or options that exist on the topic) as opposed to giving their personal opinion. If they deviate from this and give a per...
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- LIVE: Climate Assembly UK - Saturday 18th April (Weekend 4)
- Runtime
- 40:01
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Watch LIVE on Saturday 18th April ~ The Climate Assembly UK will bring together people from all walks to life to discuss how the UK can reduce greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2050. https://www.climateassembly.uk
At the first of three virtual weekend sessions, the whole assembly will convene via video conferencing to hear and consider detailed evidence on the topic of where our electricity comes from.
Proceedings on the fourth and final weekend of Climate Assembly UK, due to take place on 20th - 22nd March, were postponed in view of the ongoing coronavirus situation. This weekend, Climate Assembly UK moves online to complete its work. The assembly will focus on where our electricity comes from.
A number of speakers will address the assembly, and then the assembly members will have an opportunity to question them in groups. This weekend’s speakers are all informants (they explain the range of views or options that exist on the topic) as o...
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- Coronavirus: Health Committee questions Matt Hancock
- Runtime
- 2:40:45
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Health Secretary Matt Hancock faces questions from the Health and Social Care Committee on the progress of the Government’s plans to carry out 100,000 tests for COVID-19 everyday by the end of April.
MPs will also focus on the Government’s overall strategy, development and effectiveness of antibody tests, medicines that could be used to treat coronavirus, and the timing of updated guidance on the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) in community care settings.
The session will have remote participation by witnesses and Committee members.
Witnesses
At 10am
Panel One
- Dame Donna Kinnair, Chief Executive and General Secretary, Royal College of Nursing
- Dr Alison Pittard, Dean, Faculty of Intensive Care Medicine
- Prof Anthony Costello, Professor of Global Health and Sustainable Development, UCL Institute for Global Health
...
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- Coronavirus: Science and Technology Committee 25 March 2020
- Runtime
- 3:15:51
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Watch the Science and Technology Committee question experts about the UK Science, Research and Technology Capability and Influence in Global Disease Outbreaks
Witnesses:
- Professor Neil Ferguson, Director, MRC Centre for Global Infectious Disease Analysis, Imperial College London (via video-conference)
- Dr Richard Horton, Editor-in-Chief, The Lancet (via Video-conferencing)
- Professor Andrew Pollard, Professor of Paediatric Infection and Immunity at the University of Oxford, Dr Melanie Saville, Director of Vaccine Research and Development, Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (via video-conference)
- Sir Patrick Vallance, Government Chief Scientific Adviser (via Video-conferencing)
- Professor Sharon Peacock, Director of the National Infection Service, Public Health England (via Video-conferencing)
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- Work and Pensions Committee questions Secretary of State on DWP Coronavirus response - 25 March 2020
- Runtime
- 1:33:42
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Watch as the Work and Pensions Committee questions Secretary of State on DWP response to coronavirus, on 25th March 2020.
Questions focused on the impact of the spread of COVID-19 on the welfare system and the steps DWP is taking to ensure new and existing benefit claimants and other financially vulnerable people are properly supported.
Committee Chair Stephen Timms wrote to the Secretary of State with a series of questions on the Department’s response to the virus.
The witnesses are:
Rt Hon Dr Thérèse Coffey MP, Secretary of State for Work and Pensions
Peter Schofield, Permanent Secretary, Department for Work and Pensions
For more information about the Work and Pensions Committee, go to https://committees.parliament.uk/committee/164/work-and-pensions-committee/
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- Coronavirus: Petitions Committee questions the Government 25 March 2020 (subtitled)
- Runtime
- 1:42:04
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- The Petitions Committee put a range of questions from petitioners on coronavirus to the Government in an informal online session.
This session follows petitions on various implications of coronavirus signed by over 2 million people.
Joining the Petitions Committee in questioning the Government are Stephen Timms MP, Chair, and Selaine Saxby MP, a member, of the Work and Pensions Committee.
Appearing for the Government are:
- Dr Jenny Harries OBE, Deputy Chief Medical Officer
- Rt Hon Nick Gibb MP, Minister for School Standards
- Justin Tomlinson MP, Minister for Disabled People, Health and Work
Question 1: Do you accept there has been a lack of clarity to some Government guidance? What can people do to limit their risk of infection? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aPLXJcZEfi8&t=2m34s
Question 2: Is it safe to use public transport, and under what circumstances? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aPLXJcZEfi8&t=19m28...
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- Watch LIVE: House of Commons 25 March 2020
- Runtime
- 6:50:15
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Follow events in the House of Commons today including Prime Minister's Questions.
This afternoon there will be two Opposition Day debates related to Covid-19 on:
• social cohesion and community
• financial and social emergency support package.
The House will also consider adjourning for Easter recess tonight.
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- Watch LIVE: Coronavirus Bill in the House of Lords - 25 March 2020
- Runtime
- 5:41:28
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Watch as Members of the House of Lords examine the emergency Covid-19 legislation.
The Coronavirus Bill has its committee stage, a first chance for line by line examination, and all remaining stages, in the House of Lords on Wednesday 25 March.
Members are expected to discuss subjects including:
- monitoring of local authority care and support by a body such as the Equality and Human Rights Commission
- introduction of statutory self-employment pay scheme
- expiry of the Act after three months, with the option to extend in three month periods for a maximum time of two years.
On Monday 23 March, members agreed a proposal by the Leader of the House of Lords, Baroness Evans of Bowes Park, suspending the normal rules for Lords business to allow members to carry out all the remaining stages (committee stage, report and third reading) on Wednesday 25 March.
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- Jeremy Corbyn's last PMQs - 25 March 2020
- Runtime
- 1:00:42
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Prime Minister's Question Time, also referred to as PMQs, takes place every Wednesday that the House of Commons is sitting and gives MPs the chance to put questions to the Prime Minister.
Prime Minister's Questions BSL version:
https://parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/1020d4d9-8411-419f-9dd9-1854cb7e0cc8
In most cases, the session starts with a routine 'open question' from an MP about the Prime Minister's engagements. MPs can then ask supplementary questions on any subject, often one of current political significance.
The Leader of the Opposition, Jeremy Corbyn asks six questions and the leader of the second largest opposition party asks two.
You can follow https://twitter.com/HouseofCommons for official news and information for the UK House of Commons Chamber.
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- Watch LIVE Contingencies Fund Bill in the House of Commons 24 March 2020
- Runtime
- 4:30:18
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Watch live from the House of Commons as Secretary of State for Health & Social Care Matt Hancock makes a statement in the House of Commons about COVID-19 at 2pm.
After 3pm, the Contingencies Fund Bill is being debated in Second Reading.
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- Coronavirus Bill debated in the House of Lords - Lords stages - 24 March 2020
- Runtime
- 6:20:44
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Members of the Lords discuss the main areas and key purpose of the Coronavirus Bill during second reading on Tuesday 24 March.
Speakers include the chair of the British Lung Foundation and an adviser to the World Health Organisation.
Read more about the bill's Lords stages: https://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2020/march/lords-debates-emergency-covid-19-legislation/
For more information, follow the House of Lords on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/UKHouseofLords
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- Coronavirus Bill, Commons stages - 23 March 2020
- Runtime
- 6:53:46
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- MPs will debate the emergency Coronavirus Bill this Monday in the House of Commons.
Read the House of Commons Library's impartial analysis on:
▪ Childcare and education
▪ Food supply
▪ Health and social care
▪ National security
▪ Statutory Sick Pay
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- Coronavirus: Educational settings update - 18 March 2020
- Runtime
- 1:30:14
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Secretary of State for Education, Gavin Williamson, updates the House of Commons on plans for educational settings in relation to Covid-19.
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- Coronavirus: Economic update from Chancellor of the Exchequer - 17 March 2020
- Runtime
- 2:09:12
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, updated MPs on extra economic measures to help those affected by Covid-19.
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- Coronavirus: Foreign Secretary gives update on travel advice - 17 March 2020
- Runtime
- 1:19:56
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- The Foreign Secretary, Dominic Raab, has made a statement to the House of Commons on the new travel advice for British citizens to avoid all non-essential travel during COVID-19.
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- Prime Minister's Questions: 18 March 2020
- Runtime
- 39:24
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Prime Minister's Question Time, also referred to as PMQs, takes place every Wednesday that the House of Commons is sitting and gives MPs the chance to put questions to the Prime Minister.
Watch BSL version on Parliament TV: https://parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/c9861ecb-ed97-4cee-8353-95f1ea3b3358
In most cases, the session starts with a routine 'open question' from an MP about the Prime Minister's engagements. MPs can then ask supplementary questions on any subject, often one of current political significance.
The Leader of the Opposition, Jeremy Corbyn asks six questions and the leader of the second largest opposition party asks two.
You can follow https://twitter.com/HouseofCommons for official news and information for the UK House of Commons Chamber.
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- Coronavirus: Health Committee questions Government Chief Scientific Adviser and NHS England 17 March
- Runtime
- 2:28:16
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- The Government Chief Scientific Adviser, Sir Patrick Vallance, will face questions from the Health and Social Care Committee on Tuesday 17 March 2020. Separately, NHS England will face questions on its plans to cope with a potential coronavirus epidemic in UK.
Witnesses
Panel One:
- Sir Patrick Vallance, Government Chief Scientific Adviser
Panel Two:
- Sir Simon Stevens, Chief Executive, NHS England and NHS Improvement
- Professor Steve Powis, National Medical Director, NHS England
- Professor Keith Willett, Director for Acute Care, NHS England
- Amanda Pritchard, Chief Operating Officer, NHS England and NHS Improvement
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- Coronavirus: BEIS Committee looks at impact on businesses and workers 17 March 2020
- Runtime
- 2:06:04
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- On Tuesday morning, the Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) Committee will hold an evidence session looking at how the coronavirus may impact on firms, staff, the self-employed, and those on zero-hours contracts, and examine the range of measures which could help protect workers and mitigate business disruption.
Witnesses
- Rain Newton-Smith, Chief Economist, CBI
- Martin McTague, Policy and Advocacy Chair, FSB
- Andrew Chamberlain, Director of Policy, IPSE
- Paul Nowak, Deputy General Secretary, TUC
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- Coronavirus / Covid-19 Statement - 16 March 2020
- Runtime
- 2:01:19
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Today at 5.30pm Matt Hancock, Secretary of State for Health & Social Care, makes statement to the Commons on Covid-19.
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- Caging and farm animals e-petition debate - 16 March 2020
- Runtime
- 1:08:50
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- On Monday 16 March, MPs will debate a petition about caging of farm animals, started by businesswoman and TV personality Deborah Meaden. The debate will start at 6pm and be opened by Kerry McCarthy MP, a member of the Petitions Committee.
Read the petition and the government response
https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/243448
Why is this petition being debated?
The Petitions Committee has the power to schedule debates on e-petitions in the House of Commons Second Chamber, Westminster Hall.
In deciding which petitions should be debated, it takes into account how many people have signed the petition, the topicality of the issue raised, whether the issue has recently been debated in Parliament, and the breadth of interest among MPs.
What will the petition debate achieve?
Debates on petitions in Westminster Hall are general debates about the issues raised by the petition.
...
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- Sentience and welfare of animals e-petition debate - 16 March 2020
- Runtime
- 1:31:33
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- On Monday 16 March, MPs will debate a petition about animal sentience and welfare, started by singer and TV personality Alesha Dixon. The debate will start at 4.30pm and be opened by Kerry McCarthy MP, a member of the Petitions Committee.
Read the petition and the government response
https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/242239
Why is this petition being debated?
The Petitions Committee has the power to schedule debates on e-petitions in the House of Commons Second Chamber, Westminster Hall.
In deciding which petitions should be debated, it takes into account how many people have signed the petition, the topicality of the issue raised, whether the issue has recently been debated in Parliament, and the breadth of interest among MPs.
What will the petition debate achieve?
Debates on petitions in Westminster Hall are general debates about the issues raised by the petition.
...
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- Coronavirus: Commons statement: - 11 March 2020
- Runtime
- 1:23:46
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Matt Hancock MP, will give a statement to the House of Commons on coronavirus (COVID-19).
This stream is signed in British Sign Language (BSL).
You can follow https://twitter.com/HouseofCommons for official news and information from the UK House of Commons Chamber.
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- Budget 2020: 11 March 2020
- Runtime
- 1:05:03
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- The Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, has delivered the 2020 Budget to the House of Commons.
Spring Budget 2020
Today the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, announced the 2020 Spring Budget. There will be four days of debate on its contents.
You can follow https://twitter.com/HouseofCommons for official news and information for the UK House of Commons Chamber.
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- Prime Minister's Questions and Budget 2020: British Sign Language
- Runtime
- 1:42:50
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- This stream is signed in British Sign Language (BSL).
Prime Minister's Question Time, also referred to as PMQs, takes place every Wednesday that the House of Commons is sitting and gives MPs the chance to put questions to the Prime Minister.
In most cases, the session starts with a routine 'open question' from an MP about the Prime Minister's engagements. MPs can then ask supplementary questions on any subject, often one of current political significance.
The Leader of the Opposition, Jeremy Corbyn, asks six questions and the leader of the second largest opposition party asks two.
On Wednesday 11 March, PMQs is followed by the 2020 Budget Statement. Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak will present the Government's spending and taxation plans.
You can follow https://twitter.com/HouseofCommons for official news and information for the UK House of Commons Chamber.
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- Prime Minister's Questions: 11 March 2020
- Runtime
- 32:43
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Prime Minister's Question Time, also referred to as PMQs, takes place every Wednesday that the House of Commons is sitting and gives MPs the chance to put questions to the Prime Minister.
In most cases, the session starts with a routine 'open question' from an MP about the Prime Minister's engagements. MPs can then ask supplementary questions on any subject, often one of current political significance.
The Leader of the Opposition, Jeremy Corbyn asks six questions and the leader of the second largest opposition party asks two.
You can follow https://twitter.com/HouseofCommons for official news and information for the UK House of Commons Chamber.
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- Provision of free childcare e-petition debate - 9 March 2020
- Runtime
- 1:32:40
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- On Monday 9 March, MPs will debate a petition about the provision of free childcare. The debate will start at 4.30pm and be opened by Catherine McKinnell MP, Chair of the Petitions Committee.
Read the petition and the government response:
https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/255237
Why is this petition being debated?
The Petitions Committee has the power to schedule debates on e-petitions in the House of Commons Second Chamber, Westminster Hall.
In deciding which petitions should be debated, it takes into account how many people have signed the petition, the topicality of the issue raised, whether the issue has recently been debated in Parliament, and the breadth of interest among MPs.
What will the petition debate achieve?
Debates on petitions in Westminster Hall are general debates about the issues raised by the petition.
MPs can discuss the petition and, if they wish,...
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- Prime Minister's Questions: 4 March 2020
- Runtime
- 35:28
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Prime Minister's Question Time, also referred to as PMQs, takes place every Wednesday that the House of Commons is sitting and gives MPs the chance to put questions to the Prime Minister.
In most cases, the session starts with a routine 'open question' from an MP about the Prime Minister's engagements. MPs can then ask supplementary questions on any subject, often one of current political significance.
The Leader of the Opposition, Jeremy Corbyn asks six questions and the leader of the second largest opposition party asks two.
You can follow https://twitter.com/HouseofCommons for official news and information for the UK House of Commons Chamber.
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- The Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology: a brief history of POST
- Runtime
- 3:16
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- POST, also known as the Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology, helps bridge the gap between research and policy in the UK. It is a bicameral body, working for both the House of Commons and the House of Lords.
With more than 30 years of experience in sourcing reliable and up-to-date research evidence for the UK Parliament, POST is one of the first bodies of its kind in the world.
This video takes you through the history of POST. It explains how POST came about, how it secured funding, how it grew and eventually became a part of the UK Parliament. It talks about POST briefings, horizon scanning, knowledge exchange and POST’s commitment to training the next generation of policy shapers. And it provides a useful resource for other legislatures thinking of setting up their own in-house science advice body.
Website: post.parliament.uk
Twitter: @POST_UK
LinkedIn: POST, UK Parliament
Email: mailto:post@parliament.uk
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- Prime Minister's Questions: 26 February 2020 - Immigration, flooding, Universal Credit and more
- Runtime
- 32:57
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- The Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, answered questions from MPs in the House of Commons on Wednesday 26 February 2020.
Read more: https://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2020/february/prime-ministers-questions-26-february-2020/
Prime Minister's Question Time, also referred to as PMQs, takes place every Wednesday that the House of Commons is sitting and gives MPs the chance to put questions to the Prime Minister.
In most cases, the session starts with a routine 'open question' from an MP about the Prime Minister's engagements. MPs can then ask supplementary questions on any subject, often one of current political significance.
The Leader of the Opposition, Jeremy Corbyn asks six questions and the leader of the second largest opposition party asks two.
You can follow https://twitter.com/HouseofCommons for official news and information for the UK House of Commons Chamber.
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- Prime Minister's Questions: 12 February 2020
- Runtime
- 32:13
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- The Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, answered questions from MPs in the House of Commons on Wednesday 12 February 2020.
https://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2020/february/prime-ministers-questions-12-february-2020/
Prime Minister's Question Time, also referred to as PMQs, takes place every Wednesday that the House of Commons is sitting and gives MPs the chance to put questions to the Prime Minister.
In most cases, the session starts with a routine 'open question' from an MP about the Prime Minister's engagements. MPs can then ask supplementary questions on any subject, often one of current political significance.
The Leader of the Opposition, Jeremy Corbyn asks six questions and the leader of the second largest opposition party asks two.
You can follow https://twitter.com/HouseofCommons for official news and information for the UK House of Commons Chamber.
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- LIVE: Climate Assembly UK - Sunday 9th February (Weekend 2) - Main Room
- Runtime
- 3:31:31
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Watch LIVE on Friday 7th February - Sunday 9th February ~ The Climate Assembly UK will bring together people from all walks to life to discuss how the UK can reduce greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2050. https://www.climateassembly.uk
At the second weekend, assembly members will hear an introduction to issues around where our energy comes from. They will then break into three groups to hear detailed evidence on specific areas for reducing emissions: how we travel, in the home, what we buy, and land use, food and farming. These relate to how we use energy, land and materials.
Climate Assembly UK was commissioned by six cross-party House of Commons Select Committees in summer 2019 in response to the Government’s commitment to meet net zero carbon emissions by 2050.
Climate Assembly UK will meet for the first time on January 24-26th and will have three further weekend meetings before the end of March. The 110 assembly members will consider ...
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- LIVE: Climate Assembly UK - Sunday 9th February (Weekend 2) - Room II (G)
- Runtime
- 5:31:00
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Watch LIVE on Friday 7th February - Sunday 9th February ~ The Climate Assembly UK will bring together people from all walks to life to discuss how the UK can reduce greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2050. https://www.climateassembly.uk
At the second weekend, assembly members will hear an introduction to issues around where our energy comes from. They will then break into three groups to hear detailed evidence on specific areas for reducing emissions: how we travel, in the home, what we buy, and land use, food and farming. These relate to how we use energy, land and materials.
Climate Assembly UK was commissioned by six cross-party House of Commons Select Committees in summer 2019 in response to the Government’s commitment to meet net zero carbon emissions by 2050.
Climate Assembly UK will meet for the first time on January 24-26th and will have three further weekend meetings before the end of March. The 110 assembly members will consider ...
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- LIVE: Climate Assembly UK - Sunday 9th February (Weekend 2) - Room III
- Runtime
- 4:41:04
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Watch LIVE on Friday 7th February - Sunday 9th February ~ The Climate Assembly UK will bring together people from all walks to life to discuss how the UK can reduce greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2050. https://www.climateassembly.uk
At the second weekend, assembly members will hear an introduction to issues around where our energy comes from. They will then break into three groups to hear detailed evidence on specific areas for reducing emissions: how we travel, in the home, what we buy, and land use, food and farming. These relate to how we use energy, land and materials.
Climate Assembly UK was commissioned by six cross-party House of Commons Select Committees in summer 2019 in response to the Government’s commitment to meet net zero carbon emissions by 2050.
Climate Assembly UK will meet for the first time on January 24-26th and will have three further weekend meetings before the end of March. The 110 assembly members will consider ...
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- Perspective on air travel - Rachael Everard, Rolls Royce
- Runtime
- 10:29
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Filmed at The Climate Assembly UK ~ Weekend 2 ~ February 7th-9th 2020 in Birmingham http://www.climateassembly.uk/
The UK is committed to reaching net zero greenhouse gas emissions by the year 2050. Climate Assembly UK will bring together people from all walks of life and of all shades of opinion to discuss how the UK should meet this target.
Climate Assembly UK will have over 100 members, who together are representative of the UK population. These assembly members will come from 30,000 households randomly selected from across England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.
The assembly members will meet over four weekends in Spring 2020. They will hear balanced evidence on the choices the UK faces, discuss them, and make recommendations about what the UK should do to become net zero by 2050.
Visit http://www.climateassembly.uk for more information
- Title
- Perspective on air travel - Leo Murray, Possible
- Runtime
- 10:36
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Filmed at The Climate Assembly UK ~ Weekend 2 ~ February 7th-9th 2020 in Birmingham http://www.climateassembly.uk/
The UK is committed to reaching net zero greenhouse gas emissions by the year 2050. Climate Assembly UK will bring together people from all walks of life and of all shades of opinion to discuss how the UK should meet this target.
Climate Assembly UK will have over 100 members, who together are representative of the UK population. These assembly members will come from 30,000 households randomly selected from across England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.
The assembly members will meet over four weekends in Spring 2020. They will hear balanced evidence on the choices the UK faces, discuss them, and make recommendations about what the UK should do to become net zero by 2050.
Visit http://www.climateassembly.uk for more information
- Title
- Fairness and reducing emissions from air travel - Dr Sally Cairns, University of Leeds
- Runtime
- 9:13
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Filmed at The Climate Assembly UK ~ Weekend 2 ~ February 7th-9th 2020 in Birmingham http://www.climateassembly.uk/
The UK is committed to reaching net zero greenhouse gas emissions by the year 2050. Climate Assembly UK will bring together people from all walks of life and of all shades of opinion to discuss how the UK should meet this target.
Climate Assembly UK will have over 100 members, who together are representative of the UK population. These assembly members will come from 30,000 households randomly selected from across England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.
The assembly members will meet over four weekends in Spring 2020. They will hear balanced evidence on the choices the UK faces, discuss them, and make recommendations about what the UK should do to become net zero by 2050.
Visit http://www.climateassembly.uk for more information
- Title
- Alternatives to air travel - Professor Alice Larkin, University of Manchester
- Runtime
- 11:52
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Filmed at The Climate Assembly UK ~ Weekend 2 ~ February 7th-9th 2020 in Birmingham http://www.climateassembly.uk/
The UK is committed to reaching net zero greenhouse gas emissions by the year 2050. Climate Assembly UK will bring together people from all walks of life and of all shades of opinion to discuss how the UK should meet this target.
Climate Assembly UK will have over 100 members, who together are representative of the UK population. These assembly members will come from 30,000 households randomly selected from across England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.
The assembly members will meet over four weekends in Spring 2020. They will hear balanced evidence on the choices the UK faces, discuss them, and make recommendations about what the UK should do to become net zero by 2050.
Visit http://www.climateassembly.uk for more information
- Title
- Technical options for reducing emission from air travel - Owen Bellamy, Committee on Climate Change
- Runtime
- 10:33
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Filmed at The Climate Assembly UK ~ Weekend 2 ~ February 7th-9th 2020 in Birmingham http://www.climateassembly.uk/
The UK is committed to reaching net zero greenhouse gas emissions by the year 2050. Climate Assembly UK will bring together people from all walks of life and of all shades of opinion to discuss how the UK should meet this target.
Climate Assembly UK will have over 100 members, who together are representative of the UK population. These assembly members will come from 30,000 households randomly selected from across England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.
The assembly members will meet over four weekends in Spring 2020. They will hear balanced evidence on the choices the UK faces, discuss them, and make recommendations about what the UK should do to become net zero by 2050.
Visit http://www.climateassembly.uk for more information
- Title
- Rebecca Willis, Lancaster University - an introduction to the panel "In the home" - Weekend 2
- Runtime
- 10:25
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Filmed at The Climate Assembly UK ~ Weekend 2 ~ February 7th-9th 2020 in Birmingham http://www.climateassembly.uk/
The UK is committed to reaching net zero greenhouse gas emissions by the year 2050. Climate Assembly UK will bring together people from all walks of life and of all shades of opinion to discuss how the UK should meet this target.
Climate Assembly UK will have over 100 members, who together are representative of the UK population. These assembly members will come from 30,000 households randomly selected from across England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.
The assembly members will meet over four weekends in Spring 2020. They will hear balanced evidence on the choices the UK faces, discuss them, and make recommendations about what the UK should do to become net zero by 2050.
Visit http://www.climateassembly.uk for more information
- Title
- Dhara Vyas, Citizens’ Advice – how to ensure consumer protection and fairness
- Runtime
- 11:50
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Filmed at The Climate Assembly UK ~ Weekend 2 ~ February 7th-9th 2020 in Birmingham http://www.climateassembly.uk/
The UK is committed to reaching net zero greenhouse gas emissions by the year 2050. Climate Assembly UK will bring together people from all walks of life and of all shades of opinion to discuss how the UK should meet this target.
Climate Assembly UK will have over 100 members, who together are representative of the UK population. These assembly members will come from 30,000 households randomly selected from across England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.
The assembly members will meet over four weekends in Spring 2020. They will hear balanced evidence on the choices the UK faces, discuss them, and make recommendations about what the UK should do to become net zero by 2050.
Visit http://www.climateassembly.uk for more information
- Title
- Matthew Lipson, Catapult – the idea of selling heat as a service - Weekend 2 Sunday
- Runtime
- 12:02
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Filmed at The Climate Assembly UK ~ Weekend 2 ~ February 7th-9th 2020 in Birmingham http://www.climateassembly.uk/
The UK is committed to reaching net zero greenhouse gas emissions by the year 2050. Climate Assembly UK will bring together people from all walks of life and of all shades of opinion to discuss how the UK should meet this target.
Climate Assembly UK will have over 100 members, who together are representative of the UK population. These assembly members will come from 30,000 households randomly selected from across England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.
The assembly members will meet over four weekends in Spring 2020. They will hear balanced evidence on the choices the UK faces, discuss them, and make recommendations about what the UK should do to become net zero by 2050.
Visit http://www.climateassembly.uk for more information
